The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-03-31

far toward bringing the business men of the
| city 10 the front on the Democratic side.
He is a man of considerable literary attain
ments and is conversant with several European
! languages speaking French huently. He is
of Hebrew descent. but Is a man Of liberal ideas
/ aud is Endorsed by men of all sects. Represent
/ alive Cox, of New York, ex-Minster 10 Tur-
/ key, speaks of the appointment in warm terms
ANNIVERSARY OF KIT CARSON POST.
Kit Carson Post. the largest in the city, cele-
! brated its 10Th anniversary last week in grand
| style. Its large Post room was crowded with as
! fine a gathering of gentlemen aud ladies as was
ever seen in the city. Not only was every seat
in the large hall occupied, but all the standing
room was packed full, and many stood outside
| the doors, unable TO gain admittance. Post
| Commander Lincoln was in the chair, and the
stage WAS filled with distinguished men. The
exercises opened with TO the Colors by tho
drum corps. under the direction of Drum Major
/ Mundell. Post Commander Lincoln delivered
an address Of welcome, which was well con-
ceiyed and well spoken. Col. w +. Morse gave
an interesting sketch of the Posts history, and
was followed by Miss Belle Scott, lady of very
prepossessing appearance, and one of the first
elocutiOnists in the country. She gave Ken
tucky Belle" spirited narration of an incident
of the Morgan Raid, in a way that captivated
her audience and elected storm of applause.
Gen. John G. Black made an eloquent and
effective speech on "The Soldier" Comrade
John Tweedale, Chief Clerk of the War Depart
ment, and superb elocutionist rendered
Lookout Mountain" in way that brought
down the house. Mr.. w. A. CrOfTut editor of
the Washington Post, made a witty address on
The Veteran" in which he recOunted his
doleful experiences in the "On TO Richmond /"
movement. part Of which he was. Miss Bertha
| Lincoln sang a song very acceptably, and Com
rade George s. Evans, Past Department Com
mander Of Massachusetts, delivered an ad-
mirable Grafton on The Grand Army Of the
| Republic" Past Commander-in-ChiefB urdett,
in his usual felicitous manner presented a tes-
timonial from the Post to Past Commander
Marcus J.. Hopkins, who responded appropr-
| ately, and tho exercies concluded with singing
| " Marching Through Georgia" in which the
whole audience Joined.
UNION EX-PRIsoNERs OF WAR.
The Local Association of ex- Prisoners Of this
| city intend having an house-warming on
Monday evening next. April (, at their new
club and reading room, No. 81 COTcoran build
ing, entrance on Fifteenth street, where it's
members are cordially invited 10 bring their
wives and friends with them. good time
may be looked for, as the committee having
the affair in hand know how 10 do the kind of
welcoming that will make everyone who
honOrs them with a visit Mt home. All ex-
Prisoners are cordially and heartily invited to
call and see what is intended TO be done by the
Association. On the 18th of April the Asso-
citation will give a reception aud concert at
| Wizards Hall. 1t is hoped there will be full
house, as this is the first time the ex- Prisoners
| have asked their comrades and the public for
assistance. The tickets are only % cents each,
and this alone ought TO fill the house. Some
Of the local talent in the city have kindly
volunteered their services, and frst-class en-
tertainment may be expected.
sEDGwICK MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
Last Monday evening upon the return of the
| Committee of the Sedgwick Memorial Associa-
! ton from the battlefield of SpOttsylyania. n
meeting was held at Headquarters, Depart
ment Of the Potomac, which was attended by a
large number of the Sixth Corps residing in the
city. Gen. ii. g. Wright presided. The plan
of the memorial was explained to the meeting,
and report made of what had been done.
| Comrade Hatton, of the Pension Bureau, was
| appointed 10 receive contributions from the
comrades in the city toward raising a small sum
yet needed TO defray the expenses connected
with the memorial. and Comrades Partridge,
Hatton and Butteriield were appointed a COM
mittee TO make arrangements for the proposed
excursion from this city TO the battlefield,
where the monument shall be unvailed.
SOCIETY ITEMS.
Mrs. John A. Logan, with her daughter Mrs.
Tucker, returned from Youngstown, o., the
day after her sons wedding, and is again at
home in Calumet Place.
Miss Hepburn, daughter of the eloquent
lowan, is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. John C. Black, wife Of the Commits
sioner of Pensions has charmed society this
past Winter by her great elocutOnary talents.
| With commanding form, an expressive,
mobile face, and a a rich, vibrant voice Of I'M
usual sweetness and power. she renders a Sc
lection with extraordinary effectiveness. She
/ has naF in ls,N 20
ionslly, aud under special conditions that she
consents TO give an exhibition of her powers.
CHINA AND THE CHINESE"
On Thursday evening, April z, Comrade Chas.
p. Lincoln, Commander of Post No 2, GAR,
Department Of Potomac will lecture on
China and the Chinese" at Grand Army Hall,
Seventh and J. streets. for the benefit Of the
charity fund Of the Woman's Relief Corps. Com
rade Lincoln has travelled extensively in China,
is an excellent speaker and his lecture will be
in the highest degree interesting and instruc-
tive.
MEXICAN PENSION CLAIMS.
In response 10 a request from the Commits
sioner OF Pensions 100 clerks in his Bureau have
volunteered 10 work extra hours upon the
Mexican pension claims filed under the act of
Jan. q 1887 This extra work, fully voluntary
upon the part of the clerks, is TO begin at once,
and will be prosecuted with the utmost speed
until the close OF the fiscal year. While still
very greatly embarrassed for the lack of addi-
tional force called for, the Commissioner of
Pensions hopes TO be able to issue great many
OF the certificates under the law.
IN MEMORY OF PRESIDENT Arthur.
The following is the inscription on brass
tablet which has recently been placed in the
window in the south transept Of St. Johns
Church, in this city:
This inscription in memory OF Chester Alan
Arthur Is placed here by the vestry.
he was the 2lst President Of the United States a
worshipper ia the church.
And in 1854 erected the window 10 the memory
OF his wife. lie died Nov. is, lSS6.
THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
The President has at last determined the
composition Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission under the law recently passed by Con-
gress, and has announced the names as follows
Thomas NJ. Cooley, Of Michigan, for the term of
six years; William X. Morrison of Illinois. five
years; August Schoonmaker, of New York four
years; Aldace +. Walker, Of Vermont, three
years; Walter A. Bragg, Of Alabama, two years
TEcHSIcALIsM DOWN FINE.
The Supreme Court of the District Of Column
bia has a reputation for legal hair-splitting
which a recent decision will help to improve.
The Governor Of New jersey sent on here a
requisiton for man named Frederick Walsh,
who is wanted for an assault upon an officer of
the law. Judge Macarthur refused to allow
the man to be surrendered because the original
Indictment IN New Jersey calls him Fred "
Walsh.
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